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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Well, they finally got some love with this beautiful Baranzelli fabric. After all that back and forth about what fabric to use, I ran down to this store to get some inspiration and was smitten with the simple green stripe. I must admit; I was worried about my impulsive buy.

I think they turned out quite cool, what do you think?

They'll be up on my Etsy shop soon if you're interested in purchasing them. I am picturing them as your client chairs for your new burgeoning career.....get started!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

I was not able to finish the chair last night because the instructor was out of plygrip, which is a flexible metal teeth fastener that helps finish the edges. I was really bummed, but I cut out all the pieces and took home the leftover fabric to see if it will work for the X-Bench. Cross your fingers!If only we could sell this condo and move to (and find!) my dream house I would be able to spread out and do these projects faster........

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

I have been on the search for an ottoman to redo for a few months now and I finally found the perfect one! I have been coveting the X-Bench at Ballard Designs forever for its affordablility. They are also offered by William Sonoma Home and Jonathan Adler for a bit more money. I love the interactive fabric selections offered on these sites.

The bench looks great in a classic solid

or a fun print

.

The X-Bench has been a classic staple in front of the fireplace or at the foot of a bed:

I think they are best in pairs, but I only found this lonely soul:

I am hoping I will have some Raspberry East Village left over from my chair, but I won't find out until tonight's or next week's class. I think it would be the perfect little pop of color in a room.

Monday, November 2, 2009

I had a productive weekend scoring some great furniture pieces! If I only had room for more.....

I feel very inspired this week. We went to the Mount Auburn Cemetery on (of all days..) Halloween because it was such a warm, beautiful fall day. Did you know Central Park was modeled after this cemetery? It is beautiful! The colors of the leaves and limestone were such a great inspiration.

Here is a horrible cell phone shot from the top of the monument looking at the Boston skyline:

You get the idea......

I am soooo excited for this chair to arrive. My sister has her eye on it already so hurry up and email me if you're interested.